Tim Walker

For the last decade Walker has worked for Vogue magazine, producing work month by month. The characteristics of his work can be described as extravagant and romantic which is a reoccuring motif. He graduated in 1994 and worked as a freelance photographic assistant in London. Walker then moved to New York where he became a full time assistant to Richard Avedon. At the age of 25 Walker created his first fashion story for Vogue; since then he has gained many awards including ‘Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator’ and 'Infinity Award' from The International Center of Photography.

The main light source for this image seems to be behind the model which has then been reflected by the walls and disco balls. This has created a large contrast in tones across the legs, body, arms and face. However the reflection from the disco balls separate these shadows making the image more complicated than it actually is. The models leg seems to split this image into two parts; the lower part is very chaotic with light and shapes and the top half relies on one light source and doesn't excite the viewer as much as the lower half. The colours that have been used are very neutral however the red used on the models lips make her whole face stand out. This emphasises the the tones across her face and how it makes her expression very serious and dominating. These feelings are very overpowering and makes the viewer feel like they have an emotional attachment to it. The location that was used is very simply a corner of a room near a window. I like this because the light bounces off these walls perfectly to create the mood of the image.

 This image has used natural light from the huge window on the left, therefore there is a dominance of light on the left of the image and becoming slightly darker as you look to the right. The contrast in tone is very small. The blue of the dress matches the blue of the walls and I personally find this very calming because it makes me think of a summer sky. The dress also looks really delicate and majestic because of its length and the number of folds it as it falls to the floor. I feel that this relates to the design of the staircase. The positioning of the model on a spiral staircase really reflects Walker's romantic style because it looks like she is waiting for someone or something which is emphasised by the aged building. There are a lot of vertical lines in this image which I think leads you from the top of the image where the model is to the bottom where the dress is resting across the floor.